Best italian travel guides according to redditors

We found 147 Reddit comments discussing the best italian travel guides. We ranked the 26 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.

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u/whatisthesun · 30 pointsr/FreeEBOOKS

For those outside the US...

SPANISH:

UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07SPWJR41

DE: https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07SPWJR41

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FRENCH:

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GERMAN:

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ITALIAN:

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DE: https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07TDSH88K

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ENGLISH:

UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07S2KV261

DE: https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07S2KV261

FR: https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B07S2KV261

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u/atomicjohnson · 14 pointsr/italianlearning

Good plan ... "Graded readers" is the term you're looking for. There are several available on Amazon with titles like "Italian Short Stories for Beginners", "Short Stories in Italian for Beginners", etc. In the product descriptions they should give you a general idea of the CEFR language level.

u/ExeterQuickly · 5 pointsr/IsraelPalestine

> When you are ready to have a conversation based on the facts, please let me know.

Something that's really far better addressed to you. Here's something that will help you settle into the true homeland of the Ashkenazim, molto bene!

u/Craybutt · 5 pointsr/languagelearning

Copied from U/whatisthesun:

"For anybody living outside of the States:

Spanish:

UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B073Z2YJFT

DE: https://www.amazon.de/dp/B073Z2YJFT

FR: https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B073Z2YJFT

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French:

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DE: https://www.amazon.de/dp/B074HDZP3L

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Italian:

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German:

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Portuguese:

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DE: https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07MGNXN3Y

FR: https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B07MGNXN3Y

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Russian:

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DE: https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07MRM7NLM

FR: https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B07MRM7NLM

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English:

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DE: https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07MJ88SDZ

FR: https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B07MJ88SDZ

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u/canecheparla · 3 pointsr/italy

Si è la classica cartina Tabacco solo che è estesa a tutte le Dolomiti e non ai singoli posti, essendo 1:150.000 invece di 1:20.000 i dettagli sono minori ma mi piacerebbe avercela appesa in camera


https://www.amazon.it/dp/8883151089/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_c_V471Db7513JEH

u/yaotang · 2 pointsr/travel

Wow small world...yes we have finalised it. Actually we decided not to shorten our stay in Rome based on your comment! We did cut a day each from Positano, Venice and Florence to spend more time in Tuscany. Bit worried that the trip will feel too rushed but there was just too much we want to see. I look at your itinierary and it look sgreat (even though I've never been to Italy) just cos it looks so relaxing, especially that chunk in Venice at the end. I came across this book in Kinokuniya but didn't end up buying it cos we'd only be spending two nights in Venice, maybe you'd be intereted.

u/ThoreauWeighCount · 2 pointsr/languagelearning

I would combine Duolingo, which is a fairly fun way to get a decent grasp on basic grammar and vocabulary, with a phrasebook geared specifically toward the type of conversations a tourist would likely have.

Edit: If you're already conversational in Spanish, which is a very similar language, you might surprise yourself with how much you'll learn in 20 minutes a day for two months. Of course you won't be fluent, but I don't think you'll have any problem reaching your goal.

u/goodrobman · 2 pointsr/Archaeology

https://www.amazon.com/Rome-Caesars-Bonechi-Travel-Guides/dp/8872042208


I'm pretty sure that's it. Maybe a reissue of the one I have. Mines from the late 70s or early 80s with a slightly different cover. Theres lots of photos of that particular model as well as photos of ruins and other models. It's about 75% -80% colour prints and 25% text

u/HatMaster12 · 2 pointsr/worldbuilding

Since it looks like you're interested in some general overviews, I'm going to recommend books that give just that. If you're looking for books that go more in depth on Roman topics, I'm more than happy to supply some.

For a brief introduction to Italian history in general, I would recommend Valerio Lintner's
[A Travelers History of Italy]
(http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/review/1566565219/R1B2MURVDQWPAT/ref=mw_dp_cr?cursor=2&qid=1407607391&sort=rd&sr=8-1). This offers a great overview of Italian history for someone with little exposure to the topic. It will show you plenty of topics you might want to investigate further.

As general overviews of Roman history (survey-level books that provide a contexualized narrative of Roman history), I'm going to recommend two books. [The Romans: From Village to Empire: A History of Rome from Earliest Times to the End of the Western Empire] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0199730571/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1407608174&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40), by Mary Boatwright and others, and [Ancient Rome: A Military and Political History] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0521711495/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1407608616&sr=8-1), by Christopher Mackay.
Boatwright's book provides an excellent in-depth overview of the general trends of Roman history, from the origins of the city of Rome itself until Late Antiquity. Though focusing on the political development of the Roman state, there are decent introductions to social and cultural history of the Empire. As the title implies, Mackay's work presents a survey-level overview of the political and military history of Rome, with emphasis placed on the Republic and Principate.

The best introduction to the history and workings of the Roman military is [The Complete Roman Army] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0500288992/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1407609072&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40) by Adrian Goldsworthy. Goldsworthy is one of the leading Roman military scholars, and provides an incredibly readable yet detailed overview of the Roman army. Seriously, if you read only one book on the Roman military (but please don't!) read this.

While much more academic than the other books I've recommended, Arthur Eckstein's [Mediterranean Anarchy, Interstate War, and the Rise of Rome] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0520259920/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1407610158&sr=8-1) is the preeminent text on the rise of Rome. Using ideas from the modern Realist school of international relations, Eckstein argues that Rome became preeminent in the Mediterranean not because they were "tougher" than other states, but rather because they more effectively understood and exploited the power dynamics of the Mediterranean world. This is probably not the easiest book for someone just being introduced to Roman history, but if you can get through it it'll be worth it.

Since you mention Venice, I have a book in mind that might be useful, but I'm blanking on the title. I'll get back to you if I can find it ( I'm on mobile right now). I hope you find these titles useful, and if you need any other recommendations please let me know!

u/webauteur · 2 pointsr/travel

National Geographic has a travel guide for Rome. Rick Steves' Rome 2012 lacks photos but includes very specific travel tips. Rome (City Guide) would be my favorite for its inspiring photographs.

I've heard that the Italians aren't good at English so you better know more of the language than you would need elsewhere. I plan to learn enough Italian to read it a little. Italian, Basic: Learn to Speak and Understand Italian with Pimsleur Language Programs is good enough for getting the pronunciation right.

u/Eric_da_MAJ · 1 pointr/Shadowrun

Awesome! I will be using this in the future I’m sure. If you want to expand on it, I recommend Secret Venice: https://www.amazon.com/Secret-Venice-Thomas-Jonglez/dp/2361951010/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1504247341&sr=8-3&keywords=secret+venice+travel+guide

There’s all sorts of crazy stuff IRL Venice that can be used.

u/HiRthoughtNms · 1 pointr/ItalyTourism

I second this. I used the Rick Steves book to plan my trip and it was wonderful.

u/Ladybug313 · 1 pointr/italian_language

•Duolingo
•Rosetta Stone (there’s free online access available through my local library website)
•The Kindle book Italian Short Stories for Beginners has been great. Only $5. It comes with an audio component. Downloading the Italian-English dictionary on kindle makes defining words really quick.

u/Z8Go4 · 1 pointr/solotravel

Download the Rick Steves app and the free walking tours. You can use them offline for tons of places. They're excellent guides.

If you are interested in hiking, the Sunflower walking guide (Landscapes of Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast (Landscape Countryside Guides) (Sunflower Countryside Guides) https://www.amazon.com/dp/1856910679/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_7VE3BbYPA83CB is a must have. You can pick walks based on time and difficulty. I highly recommend starting the Footpath of the Gods in Bomerano (short bus ride from Amalfi) and hiking to Positano. Then take the ferry back to Amalfi.

If you're going to Rome, I liked the Beehive hostel in Rome. Just a couple of blocks from Termini Station and has private rooms and very nice dorms.

u/Zombies_Are_Dead · 1 pointr/offbeat
u/AceTracer · 1 pointr/Portland

Rick Steves' Italy is the best investment you can make.

u/IMbleu · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

I took a sip of something poison, but I'll hold on tight

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used is fine and thank you for the contest!

u/Rumbottlespelunker · 1 pointr/travel

Well if you are staying at a hotel I would ask them to make the reservation. If not learn to say "do you speak english" as best you can in italian and call them yourself.

Also in Florence go to this market, buy a nice hunk of 24 or 30 month Parmigiano-Reggiano and carry it on your trip to nosh on afternoons in the hotel. Bonus add some prosciutto di parma. I like good yet affordable wine, anyone can buy a expensive bottle and be relatively certain it will be nice but finding good and cheap is special. In Italy they sell wines from the local wineries that aren't large enough for mass distribution from the cask bottled at the shop called Vino Sfuso, try this one.

In rome, good pizza at La Gatta Mangiona. Great dinner Riscoli Also check out Katie Parla, she does this for a living.

One last thing, buy this book, it's old but has never let me down and it cover all of Italy.